Alternatives to Intervention (AIN)
A structured plan for when a traditional intervention won't work.
A one-day training for CFI graduates on the alternative intervention: an at-home, family-systems process that engages the family and their loved one over many weeks.
- NAADAC #185919
- PCB Approved
Not every family is ready for a formal intervention, and not every situation calls for one. When a confrontational approach is not appropriate, practitioners still need a way to help the family move forward.
The alternative intervention gives families a structured path: a series of meetings with the family and their loved one, clear expectations, and regular points to assess progress and decide whether a higher level of care is needed. It is suited to people who are not facing severe or acute symptoms that need immediate medical attention.
- Length
- 1 day, 8 hours
- Class size
- Up to 8 students
- Continuing education
- NAADAC and PCB
Prerequisite: Completion of the 3-day CFI Intervention Training
$1,000 per person, open enrollment
Private group: $4,500 flat
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Who it's for
- CFI graduates who want a second path for families
- Interventionists, family coaches, and case managers
- Therapists, social workers, and counselors who work with families
What you'll learn
- Assess when an alternative intervention can and cannot be used, and when to refer out
- Set realistic expectations with the family from the start
- Build an at-home plan with aftercare for the individual and the family
- Present the options to the family and their loved one
- Measure progress, recognize when to end the process, and make a warm handoff to ongoing support
- Work through ethical dilemmas and common boundary mistakes
How the training runs
Assessment and the family
- What requires intervention, and should you refer out
- Case studies: when the AIN can and cannot be used
- Family first and challenging dynamics
- Discussing treatment options with the family
Running the process
- Building at-home care plans with aftercare
- Presenting the options to the family
- The assessment block: measuring progress
- Transitioning to ongoing family support
Common questions
Is this a replacement for intervention?
No. It is a second path for situations where a traditional intervention is not the right fit, with regular points to decide whether a higher level of care is needed.
Who is it not suitable for?
People with severe or acute symptoms that need immediate medical attention. Part of the training is learning to tell the difference.